Creative Writing Test Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 24: Final test: creative writing · Set 116 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Which tool is it?): Decide which skill the question is testing. Use that lesson’s tip — the story element, the sense or comparison, the genre, the point of view or the syllable count. Read your choice back into the question to check it.

1. 1.Which sense does this line use?
   “I sniffed the scent of jasmine in the garden.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
2. 2.Which is the best solution to this problem?
   “Mud splashes all over a white uniform” (a) It is built higher up with a moat (b) He changes into a clean spare uniform (c) A strong plank and rope make a new seat
3. 3.Read the story. Which word best describes Zoya?
   On a festive night, Zoya danced in the wedding hall. Aunt Lata cried out that she had lost a gold earring. Zoya looked carefully under every chair and table. The earring was shining beside the flower stand. Zoya gave it back, and Aunt Lata thanked her warmly. (a) careful (b) greedy (c) lazy
4. 4.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
   How to make a greeting card:
   First, fold a sheet of card in half.
   ___, draw a picture on the front.
   Next, write a message inside.
   Finally, give the card to your friend. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
5. 5.Which feeling does this sentence show?
   “Neel’s teeth chattered, and he pulled his shawl tighter.” (a) hungry (b) cold (c) angry
6. 6.These sentences come from one story. Which one is the ENDING? (a) By evening, Isha and Maria were best friends. (b) On the first day of school, Isha walked into a new school. (c) Then Isha saw another girl sitting alone too.
7. 7.Which sense does this line use?
   “I tasted the soup and added more salt.” (a) smell (b) sight (c) taste
8. 8.These steps to make a greeting card are mixed up. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Give the card to your friend. (b) Fold a sheet of card in half. (c) Draw a picture on the front.
9. 9.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
   The baby had not eaten for hours. (a) The baby began to cry for milk. (b) The baby cooked a big dinner. (c) The baby read the newspaper.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building. The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. Pooja drew posters and stuck them on every gate. A boy saw a poster and came running for Rocky, his puppy. Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (a) The puppy had a collar, but no owner was nearby. (b) Pooja waved goodbye as Rocky wagged his tail. (c) On a Tuesday evening, Pooja found a puppy in her building.
12. 12.Read the story. Which of these is a character in it?
    On a Wednesday evening, Meher went to the music school. She was too shy to sing in front of the others. Meher closed her eyes and pictured singing at home. Mr Bose, the teacher, asked everyone to sing with her. Meher sang the whole song and felt brave. (a) Riya (b) Mr Bose (c) Rohan
13. 13.Which opening hooks the reader most? (a) Crunch! Someone was eating in the dark. (b) This is a story about a boy called Ravi. (c) This is my story. I hope you like it.
14. 14.Fill the gap with the right sequence word.
    How to wrap a present:
    First, put the gift on the wrapping paper.
    Then, fold the paper around the gift.
    Next, stick the edges with tape.
    ___, tie a ribbon on top. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
15. 15.Read the fable. What is its moral (lesson)?
    Two monkeys found one ripe mango and began to fight over it. As they pulled and shoved, the mango fell into the river and floated away. The two monkeys learnt that they should have shared it. (a) Do not make fun of others. (b) Sharing is better than fighting. (c) Do not judge others by their looks.
16. 16.Which word rhymes with “fish”? (a) rake (b) book (c) wish
17. 17.Which verb paints the clearest picture?
    “The mouse ___ the corner of the cheese.” (a) had (b) nibbled (c) ate
18. 18.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Waves carry shells to the shore” (a) 8 (b) 7 (c) 6
19. 19.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The dog barked at the postman. (b) The traffic jam was a long metal snake. (c) The old bread was as hard as a rock.
20. 20.Is this sentence written in first person or third person?
    “Fatima counted the coins in her piggy bank.” (a) first person (b) third person
21. 21.Read the story. Which sentence tells you the setting (where and when)?
    On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. He bumped a jar, and blue paint spilled everywhere. Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. They turned the big blue splash into a lake. Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (a) On Craft Day, Rahul was painting a poster in the art room. (b) Rahul’s poster with the lake won first prize. (c) They turned the big blue splash into a lake.
22. 22.Read the story. When does it take place?
    One windy afternoon, Aarav flew his kite in the playground. A strong gust blew the kite into the top of a neem tree. Aarav jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. His friend Kiran brought a bamboo pole to poke it free. Aarav thanked Kiran, and the kite flew high again. (a) one warm evening (b) one summer holiday (c) one windy afternoon
23. 23.Which is a feature of a mystery story? (a) fairies, giants or dragons (b) exploring wild places (c) a detective or suspects
24. 24.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Diya is cold? (a) Diya was cold. (b) Diya kicked a pebble round and round the empty yard. (c) Diya’s teeth chattered, and she pulled her shawl tighter.
25. 25.Read the story. Which is the best title for it?
    One rainy morning, Ayaan walked down the muddy lane. A passing scooter sprayed mud all over his white uniform. Ayaan ran home and told Maa what had happened. Maa quickly gave him a clean spare uniform. Ayaan reached school just as the bell rang. (a) The Kitten on the Roof (b) Whose Puppy? (c) The Muddy Uniform
26. 26.Read the story. Who is the main character?
    One sunny morning, Rohan cycled up the hill road. Halfway up, the chain of his bicycle slipped off. Rohan sat down and studied the chain slowly. Mr Das, a kind farmer, showed him how to fix it. Rohan rode on, proud that he could fix a chain now. (a) Rohan (b) Mr Das (c) Nisha
27. 27.Count the syllables (beats) in this haiku line:
    “Ripe mangoes fall from the tree” (a) 8 (b) 6 (c) 7
28. 28.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The lake was a mirror for the mountains.
29. 29.Which opening is dull and needs a better hook? (a) How do you catch a cloud in a jar? (b) “I can fly!” said the little elephant. (c) My story is about a day at school.
30. 30.Which fable teaches this moral?
    “Do not boast about yourself.” (a) The Ants and the Big Leaf (b) The Rooster Who Bragged (c) The Crow and the Three Rotis
31. 31.Read the story. Which sentence shows the problem?
    In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square. The old well had dried up, and people had no water. Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain. Raju and the others dug every evening for a month. When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (a) The old well had dried up, and people had no water. (b) When the rains came, Lakshmi’s pond filled to the brim. (c) In the dry season, Lakshmi walked to the village square.
32. 32.Read the story. Which word best describes Nisha?
    On competition day, Nisha stood on stage in the town hall. Her mind went blank on the word “necessary”. Nisha recalled the rhyme Mrs Sen had taught her. She spelt it slowly, letter by letter, and got it right. Nisha won the silver cup and thanked Mrs Sen. (a) careless (b) lazy (c) hard-working
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) Colourful kites dotted the blue sky. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
34. 34.A good title is short and makes you want to read. Which is the best title? (a) The Broken Swing (b) Some Things That Happened (c) A Day When Something Happened
35. 35.Which sentence SHOWS (without telling) that Ishaan is happy? (a) Ishaan hummed a tune and could not stop smiling. (b) Ishaan was happy. (c) Ishaan’s eyelids drooped, and he yawned again and again.
36. 36.Which strong verb could replace “walked” in this sentence?
    “The lost calf walked through the fields.” (a) wandered (b) whispered (c) gulped
37. 37.Read the story. Which sentence tells how the problem is solved?
    One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market. A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! Manav ran after the goat and held out a carrot. The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. Lakshmi gave Manav a bunch of carrots as thanks. (a) The goat followed the carrot back to Lakshmi, its owner. (b) A goat broke its rope and began eating the spinach! (c) One busy morning, Manav walked to the vegetable market.
38. 38.Which is a feature of an adventure story? (a) magic, spells or wishes (b) a dangerous journey (c) characters doing daft things
39. 39.Read this. What is most likely to happen next?
    The puppy saw a ball rolling across the garden. (a) The puppy wrote a letter to the ball. (b) The puppy chased after the ball. (c) The ball barked at the puppy.
40. 40.Read the start of the story. What happens next?
    On a busy Monday, Meera rode the school bus to class. At lunch, Meera saw that her tiffin box was missing. (a) Meera and her friend Tenzin searched seat by seat. (b) Rahul was upset, but his friend Simran had an idea. (c) Lakshmi asked everyone to dig a pond to catch the rain.

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